England world cup 2014 qualifying campaign

(09-09-2013 23:11 )William H Bonney Wrote:  The only thing that really matters in this match is that England don't lose, because if they do Ukraine will almost certainly win the group.

I agree, if England lose this match it will give Ukraine control of the group. England therefore need to avoid defeat, that's the priority, as win or draw and England's fate remains in their own hands.

Tough ask tonight. They've shown they can go to massive away games and get a result in previous World Cup qualifiers so they definitely have the ability - it's whether they can bring it together as a team. They should be under no illusions either of how hostile it can be in any Eastern European countries. My two main worries are that Ukraine may have too much pace for England's ageing squad plus our goalkeeper has been suspect in games.

Need a heroic and impressive display similar to those seen in away WC qualifiers in Rome (1997 Italy 0-0 England), Stockholm (1989 Sweden 0-0 England) and Germany (2001 Germany 1-5 England).

(10-09-2013 15:22 )Regenerated Wrote:  Tough ask tonight. They've shown they can go to massive away games and get a result in previous World Cup qualifiers so they definitely have the ability - it's whether they can bring it together as a team. They should be under no illusions either of how hostile it can be in any Eastern European countries. My two main worries are that Ukraine may have too much pace for England's ageing squad plus our goalkeeper has been suspect in games.

Need a heroic and impressive display similar to those seen in away WC qualifiers in Rome (1997 Italy 0-0 England), Stockholm (1989 Sweden 0-0 England) and Germany (2001 Germany 1-5 England).

The last thing we want tonight is to wake up tomorrow knowing we face the playoff lottery! I'd think a 2-0 win would be the best we could hope for though it's possible that we catch them on a bad night, since they mauled San Marino 9-0 last Friday. Though a repeat of the defeat like we did Germany in 2001 would be a wild ream against these guys.

think joe 'dandruff' hart got away with one there!

(10-09-2013 19:48 )terence Wrote:  think joe 'dandruff' hart got away with one there!

He was def lucky if he did use his 2 in 1 tonight!!

WTf is our defence doing?

45 minutes gone, and nothing really good to show for our performance so far. Ukraine are showing that their pace will always be threat so outr back four need to be on their guard in the second half. They have to realise that a draw won't be a good result tonight.

I have to say that with each passing minute Rio is beginning to look like a dream for next summer. When are they going to realise they won't can't afford to lose?

First England game I seen for a while, can happily say I will not be watch another one for a long time!

Roy, use the remaining subs... use them now..

There's too many tired legs out there.. I don't think that the man of the match will be English